In the New Kingdom Abydos was still an important centre. Some
kings, such as Ahmose, Sety
I and Ramesses II built important
temples dedicated to the cult of the king at Abydos. The cemetery of Abydos
is still one of the most important in the country, although very much looted
and destroyed. During the reign of Ramesses II of the 19th Dynasty an important
family of high priests of Osiris held, office the most important of which was
Wennefer.